We have bad windows in our apartment and it gets way too cold in here. Does anyone have any idea's on how to keep the cold out? Our windows are paper thin and rattle in the wind. You can feel the breeze of cold air coming in through the cracks from the sliding part of the window. I am looking for a way to somewhat temporarily seal the parts that flow air and insulate the window. My dad told me to make a frame and put special plastic on the frame to put in the window as insulation but my landlord told me i couldn't do that. I did tape the insulation in place the same way i would have with a frame and the manager didn't seem to mind that but that only lasted about two days because of all the moisture that came in. At this point i am willing to take any suggestions, it drops to 40 degrees in the apartment on a cold day during the winter so i want to get a head start now. Has anyone else had this problem? how did you solve it?
2007-09-30 01:26:29 · 6 answers · asked by Danny's Mommy 9/10/09 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I Can't get new windows, the landlord wont let us. And will all weather sealant be permanent? Everything has to be removable.
2007-09-30 01:49:50 · update #1
Go to any Lowe's or Home Depot and get a window insulation kit. It costs about 10 bucks for a nine window pack. Easy to install since its shrink wrap film thats applied with tape (included) and you use a blow dryer to seal it. Been using it for years and its great.
2007-09-30 01:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by LILL 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
the windows should be caulked, buy some latex caulking [with a caulking gun] and caaulk around the glass where it meets the frame, put plastic window covering over the whole frame, ,[would also report the landlord to the city, for not keeping the apt in good shape]
2007-09-30 09:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try lots of different things, but new windows with insulated glass and Low E coating would give you the best result.
2007-09-30 08:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rope caulking. Apply in fall and it peels off in spring.
2007-09-30 10:39:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply all weather sealants.
2007-09-30 08:32:58 · answer #5 · answered by Joeyboy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
made in wood it is more beautyfull
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2007-09-30 08:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋